Day before Surgery!!!

[Robbie96]

UPDATE!

Day 3 - i have removed the bandage around balls and its not as inflamed as i imagined, i have felt around to find the pump which i did and have iceing it.

As i was finding the pump and getting a feel for it i was struggling to identify the release valve, also as i was touching it it was sore, i know its only day 3 but can anyone tell me who has had there implant for a while when pumping it up does it feel Sensitive and hurt? Or does improve over the weeks? As i can imagine myself squessing my boys it feels funny

I know its only day 3 so really early into it but i just want to see if there is pain from other people who have there implant for a while

[SWorks17]

[quote="Robbie96"]UPDATE!

Day 3 - i have removed the bandage around balls and its not as inflamed as i imagined, i have felt around to find the pump which i did and have iceing it.

As i was finding the pump and getting a feel for it i was struggling to identify the release valve, also as i was touching it it was sore, i know its only day 3 but can anyone tell me who has had there implant for a while when pumping it up does it feel Sensitive and hurt? Or does improve over the weeks? As i can imagine myself squessing my boys it feels funny

I know its only day 3 so really early into it but i just want to see if there is pain from other people who have there implant for a while[/quote

Robbie, I don't have the same implant as you but everything gets better as you heal. I have the AMS MS (Momentary Squeeze) Pump. It is pretty big, like a third nut down there with its brothers.
If you look it up on the internet, it looks sort of like a hand grenade. Lots of ridges and when I first started pumping to start my cycling at 6 weeks, it hurt like heck, but as the surgical capsule forms around the implant and the pump, it stops hurting. It doesn't even hurt now when pumping.

SWorks

[Robbie96]

Hey Sworks!! Thank you so much for that, im so glad to hear that the pain when pumping does get better, definitely a relief

[Tuscan_Order]

Titan 22cm + 1.5cm

Distal right 14
Distal left 14
Proximal right 8
Proximal right 8
Total 22
Total 22

I'm confused by this. 22cm + 1.5cm RTE = 23.5cm, but the total distal+proximal measurement was 22cm. What am I missing here? My measurements were distal 16, proximal 8, and I got a 24cm, which makes sense. How can the doc fit the RTEs on a 22cm cylinder in a 22cm space?

[Robbie96]

No idea mate but he did say he always adds alittle extra

[HikerMan]

No idea mate but he did say he always adds alittle extra

Hey Robbie, glad you're with us brother.
When you get a chance... make sure you update your profile

It tells everyone what IPP(or malleable) you have
and a little bit of information about yourself.

It sounds like you are recovering nicely.
Just follow your Doctors orders to the letter and if you
have any questions one of the brothers in here will be happy to answer it.


Welcome aboard!

[Colby-jack__]

Did your doctor give you the little keyring to practice with?
Its basically a dummy pump.
This was extremely helpful for me.
With it I could easily identify that of the 4 sides that are the "cube" below the bulb, the 2 sides that are rounded on the bulb side are not the release valve
The best way i can Describe it is if it has "shoulders" its the wrong 2 sides.

This all gets really easy as you get into the next few weeks but it really is helped by having the little toy pump to practice on.

[Robbie96]

Thanks Hiker man and Colby!

Appreciate the support, i will update my profile for sure also the only concern i have at the moment is a hard like bump on the side of my shaft, its making me alittle anxious but will just have to wait and see

Cheers Colby i did get the key ring i have managed to pull down my pump and i have been feeling around trying to indentify things which i think i have it does seem to be really hard to press in the pump but i guess in a few weeks when i use it it gets abit easier

[GoodWood]

It sounds like everything is going according to plan. Congrats!

Sorting out the pump is challenging at first but will quickly get better. I have the Coloplast Classic pump. The pump is a grape sized ball and the release button is very hard to feel, but it’s right at the junction of that ball and the tubing. A firm, continuous squeeze should do it.
If you have the Coloplast One Touch pump, someone else will be able to offer a description of the helpful landmarks.

The learning curve is very short. In just a few days you’ll have it sorted out.

I wouldn’t worry about any bumps on the cylinders. They are nearly indestructible. It might be a little hematoma (bruise/collection of fluid) that will be transported. It might be scar tissue that will remain. But then you’ll be like a ribbed condom for their pleasure. LOL.
If the bumps get bigger co tact your doc right away. Otherwise patience it probably the best course of action. Your doc will be able to weigh in at your follow up appointment.

Congrats!!